Celebrities are constantly working to secure roles, prepare for roles, and participate in the long and rigorous challenge of filming. To manage this, their top priorities include physical appearance, abilities, and health.
For athletes, peak performance comes from a strong body that can make or break an important game or event. Pilates classes continue to be a popular core staple for these notable figures, and it’s not hard to see why.
From the focus on strength and flexibility to the adaptability and low-impact appeal, many celebrities and athletes are quickly discovering the benefits of Pilates.
Here’s why Pilates is the go-to workout for many athletes and celebs.
Low-Impact Access
Whether they are on their feet all day during a shoot or pushing their bodies to the limit and beyond during an intense game, these public figures often find aches and pains are a regular part of life. Adding high-impact exercise, such as running, into their already intense activities may leave them sore and unable to perform their best.
Pilates provides low-impact exercise that packs a punch but does not place concussive strain on joints and ligaments. Instead, it strengthens these areas smoothly with evenly paced deep movements, helping to avoid damaging joints.
Mindfulness and Self-Awareness
Because celebs and athletes are often on the go and managing significant responsibilities in the public eye, they rarely get the chance to decompress. Mindfulness is the core element of Pilates—paying attention to your body, considering how it is moving and responding to each exercise.
This self-focus is important not just to improve bodily awareness (which is a useful skill for both actors and sports figures) but also to allow a time for mental rest and recentering. Pilates can help reduce stress and provide a positive outlet for pent-up tension.
Posture and Stability
Pilates targets less commonly exercised muscles including support structures for the spine, which can improve a person’s stability and posture. Greater stability reduces the likelihood of injury, and for celebs, this element can serve an alternate use as well.
With good posture, people are more likely to be viewed as powerful and confident, which can influence the public’s perception of them. Those in the limelight are always considering these factors, and Pilates is their key. As a bonus, good posture also contributes to long-term health and wellness.
Customization and Adaptability
When doing more standardized exercises, such as jogging, there can be difficulty with adjustability. A run is a run; if you’re feeling sore that day, running more slowly or a shorter distance still places intense force on the joints. It is equally difficult to adapt many common exercises to differing needs and abilities.
In contrast, Pilates is highly customizable. When a person is feeling worn down, they can utilize the adjustability of the Reformer machine’s springs to support their body and still get a great workout.
The Reformer is an unbeatable system of support during Pilates sessions. Anyone, including celebs and sports stars alike, can customize their workout routines on the fly—both day-to-day and during a specific workout.
Many celebs and athletes increase workout difficulty in preparation for roles or big games, and then use the springs to decrease strain after a tough day, a physically taxing game, or another commitment.
The Celebs Who Use Pilates
Famous people the world over are using Pilates to equip their bodies with the stability and strength necessary to do their jobs well. However, you may not realize just how many celebs and athletes are active participants!
Justin Bieber, Megan Thee Stallion, Megan Fox, and Lady Gaga are just a few of the many familiar faces who regularly incorporate Pilates into their lifestyles. In fact, the entire cast of the Barbie movie all used Pilates as part of their regular workout regimen.
Try Pilates Yourself at RTR Pilates
Athletes and celebrities love Pilates, from its flexibility and ability to develop strength and good posture to its mindful approach to wellness that encapsulates the entire body. Pilates continues to dominate as a mainstay in the field of popular culture exercise options.
If you are interested in trying Pilates for yourself, start with a solid foundation from the expert guidance found in a Reformer class. The instructor will guide you for proper form allowing you to reap the benefits rather than cause harm.
The passionate instructors at RTR Pilates want to see you succeed, and we love to welcome newcomers and experienced Pilates enthusiasts alike! Contact RTR Pilates to sign up for a Reformer Pilates class.